Hey guys,

I dont have the money right now to buy a bike jack for my 883. I want to change the shocks and I have some other things I want to do but I need a jack to do it....any suggestions on away rig up a jack.....I live in Brazil and the cost here is way out there....thanks again for your help...

 

One of my friends put an eyebolt into a rafter in his garage and then uses a rachet strap to lift his bike. It's not ideal but it is cheaper than buying a jack.

 

Do one shock at a time.

If you gotta go up or down, get a friend to pick up on the rear of the bike or sit on it while you wrench.

 

I made this hand jack out of old gym equipment. I've seen them made out of wood too: a 2x6 with a 2x4 handle, but that could go horribly wrong if it failed, so I like the welded rig better:

 

I used a small board and a Van Scissor jack to replace my 2 different sets of shocks on my V-rod. Only lift it to take the pressure off and you will be good.

 

for the shocks all you need is 2 people.

 

2 friends, a big block of wood, and the drink of choice in Brazil and you should have it done in no time!
PS: I love Brazil, you have the most beautiful women and the best race car drivers in the world.

 

take the car jacks out of ur vehicles and use em on the frame, always check out craigslist maybe some ones got a jack up for sell

 

where are you? if you're in ky, ride out sunday we'll get it done.

 

blocks of wood,tilt stack under frame,tilt again side to side get your significant other to wedge them in as you lift.cost ....nada.H